What Is an Infrared Sauna? An infrared sauna is similar to a regular sauna, in that it uses heat to raise an individual’s core body temperature, causing an increase in heart rate, blood vessel dilation, and increased sweating. All these effects combine to cause an increase in blood circulation, and many positive health benefits, along … Continue reading
How Massage Therapy Can Improve Health and Wellness
Massage therapy is used to provide pain relief, repair muscles after strenuous activity, and promote overall relaxation. Targeted massage can be used to relieve muscular tension and improve circulation, in addition to increasing range of movement for those suffering from an injury or feeling stressed. Learn how massage therapy can improve health and wellness, along with the different … Continue reading
Benefits of Cryotherapy for Sports and Fitness
If you’ve played sports, been a regular gym-goer, or just like to stay active, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with cryotherapy. From ice baths post game or workout to using cold packs for icing sore muscles, cold therapy has long been used to speed up the process of muscle recovery and recuperation. Cryotherapy is … Continue reading
How Physical Exercise Reduces Stress
Discover how physical exercise reduces stress, along with more ways to get active so you can lead a more balanced and stress-free life. What Is Stress? Stress is the body’s natural reaction to any change in a situation or environment that requires a response. Stress can be mental, physical, or even emotional; however, most people … Continue reading
Things to Know Before Trying Cryotherapy
If you’re curious about trying cryotherapy, then you’ve probably heard a lot of opinions on the treatment, from both skeptics and cryotherapy enthusiasts. From the skeptics and naysayers to the cryotherapy fanatics, everyone has an opinion on what the treatment does and whether you should try it. We’re here to offer facts about cryotherapy and … Continue reading
Six myths about Cryotherapy
There will always be cryo fanatics and cryo skeptics. Our goal is to give everyone a completely honest and unbiased answer to any questions they have about cryotherapy. THE TOP 6 MYTHS ABOUT CRYOTHERAPY “You only need to do it once.” While cryotherapy can have some incredible results the first time you try it, it … Continue reading
The truth about the American fitness industry
The fitness industry has seen a drastic rebirth since the 2000s. From the days of Jack LaLanne, who was known as the Father of Fitness, to the days of Dr. Ken H. Cooper, who put “aerobics” on the fitness map, the industry is doing exceptionally well, from a monetary viewpoint at least. This letter comes … Continue reading
The Science Behind Compression Therapy
Air Relax Compression technology gives athletes the competitive edge! We believe recovery is just as important as training and nutrition, and should be an integral part of every athlete’s training program. The Air Relax Compression system is designed to help athletes recover faster and perform better. But don’t just take our word for it, our … Continue reading
Freeze Away Inflammation With Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy has been around in one form or another for ages: exposure to frigid air, cold-water immersion, or just applying ice to sore muscles. The ancient Romans would take plunges in frigidarium baths and the Nords would crack open icy lakes for a winter swim. Here in modern times, cryotherapy is popular with elite athletes, … Continue reading
